Students and junior players to benefit as college signs sponsorship deal with Scunthorpe Rugby Club

North Lindsey College has signed a two-year deal to be the main sponsor of Scunthorpe Rugby Club's junior section (Image: North Lindsey College)

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Students from a Scunthorpe college will benefit from access to training and work experience as part of a new deal with one of the town's leading sports clubs.

North Lindsey College has signed a two-year exclusive deal to be the main sponsors of Scunthorpe Rugby Club's junior section, as the college continues to show its support for grass-roots sport in the area.

The deal was agreed after the success of the college's own rugby academy, which has seen many of its youth team progress onto sports courses after leaving school.

As part of the sponsorship, junior members will receive a branded shirt to keep and wear while they are at the rugby club and during training sessions.

The new junior rugby shirts will incorporate North Lindsey College branding, as well as the logo of the new University Campus North Lincolnshire, which is due to open its doors to students next month.

Ian Hamilton, the college's sport and uniformed services curriculum leader, said: "It is great that we have sponsored the rugby mini junior section.

North Lindsey College, on Kingsway in Scunthorpe (Image: Scunthorpe Live)

"We have a rugby academy here at North Lindsey College with coaches from the Scunthorpe first team.

"I am delighted that our relationship is going from strength to strength and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for our rugby enthusiasts."

The new branding will appear from next month on the shirts, of which more than 300 have been printed.

An artist's impression of the new University Campus North Lincolnshire, set to open next month at the former Civic Centre in Scunthorpe

The new campus will see many college students progress on to higher education in a variety of courses, including the sport and exercise and coaching science programme.

Scunthorpe Rugby Club has a thriving junior section with more than 300 players taking part. The club also has four senior teams, a Colts side, three girls' teams and a ladies' team.

Speaking about the latest link-up with the college, Colin Chapman, sponsorship co-ordinator at the rugby club, said: "It’s great that we can build on the rugby academy at North Lindsey College and build stronger ties with the Scunthorpe Rugby Club, working together for those wanting to study and progress with their rugby."